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Worldwide Strategic Data Analyst, MSSP

The Worldwide Strategic Data Analyst, MSSP, drives data-informed strategy, operational excellence, and measurable growth across Palo Alto Networks' global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) ecosystemone of the company's fastest-growing routes to market. This role combines advanced analytics, strategic program design, and cross-functional collaboration to turn complex data into business intelligence that speeds up decision-making, improves efficiency, and boosts partner success. Join a fast-moving, forward-thinking team that challenges convention and turns ideas into impact, helping shape how Palo Alto Networks expands its MSSP business through data, automation, and innovation.

Data Strategy & Intelligence:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive global MSSP data intelligence framework that consolidates financial, operational, and partner performance metrics.

• Lead predictive modeling and visualization initiatives to identify growth opportunities and profitability drivers.

• Apply first-principles thinking and hypothesis-driven analysis to break down complex challenges and create practical, high-impact solutions.

• Lead AI-driven initiatives that improve automation, simplify reporting, and uncover new growth opportunities.

• Conduct global MSSP discount and rebate analysis to ensure financial alignment and profitability.

• Design, manage, and optimize incentive programs to boost partner adoption and platform consumption.

• Collaborate with Finance, RevOps, Partner Operations, and Partner Programs to assess incentive ROI and recommend data-driven improvements.

Program Leadership & Execution:

• Design and operationalize global MSSP programs and initiatives aligned with the Partner Program strategy.

• Serve as the business owner for IT development, integrations, enhancements, and BRD documentation for MSSP operations and initiatives - including Salesforce, Tableau, Google Sheets/Excel, BigQuery, and other data-driven platforms.

• Lead governance, compliance, and ongoing improvement across enablement, reporting, and automation workflows.

• Support IT and Learning & Enablement initiatives to improve tool integration, data flow, and reporting.

• Oversee cross-functional timelines, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure consistent and measurable execution across IT, Finance, RevOps, and Enablement teams.

• Collaborate with RevOps and Finance to improve forecasting accuracy, revenue attribution, and performance reporting.

• Support executive business reviews (QBRs) and ad-hoc analytics by providing data storytelling and insights that lead to measurable outcomes.

Your Experience:

• Proven success in managing data-driven global programs with measurable business impact.

• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau, along with strong analytical skills modeling.

• Strong statistical and problem-solving abilities with the skill to convert complex data into insights for executives.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills in cross-functional, global settings.

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, or partner program strategy at a global scale.

• Familiarity with indirect channel models and cybersecurity platforms (SASE, SOC, SIEM, MDR, XDR).

• Background in management consulting (Bain, McKinsey, BCG, or similar) or finance, with a focus on data-driven strategy and large-scale business operations transformation.

• Exposure to large-scale IT integrations and BRD development.

• Experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) to enhance data analysis, automation, and content generation efficiency.

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.